Sen. Sullivan supports Trump, downplays federal budget chaos, in speech to Alaska Legislature

‘You work for us not Trump!’ Demonstrators show up for U.S. Sen. Sullivan’s address to legislators

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan walks through a crowd of demonstrators to the Alaska House chamber to give his annual address to the Legislature on March 20, 2025. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)Several dozen demonstrators arrived early to the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday ahead of U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan’s annual address to the Legislature, to express concerns and display protest signs for the senator as he walked into the House chamber. People…

Sen. Sullivan supports Trump, downplays federal budget chaos, in speech to Alaska Legislature

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, prepares to shake hands with one of his critics, state Rep. Andrew Gray, D-Anchorage, after the conclusion of his speech to the Alaska Legislature on Thursday, March 20, 2025. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon) In remarks to the Alaska Legislature on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan praised the work of President Donald Trump, saying the new president’s promining and prodrilling views are “great for those of u…

Sullivan's 'We have a president who listens to us' speech gets positive response from Legislature

There are two competing visions for Alaska’s future: One is the dependence on a distant federal government that restricts development and treats Alaska as a “beautiful snow-globe.” Another vision is one of self-reliance, opportunity, and economic growth driven by unlocking the state’s natural resources and private sector potential. Sen. Dan Sullivan implored the Alaska Legislature […] The post Sullivan’s ‘We have a president who listens to us’ s…